Psychiatric Technician Pharmacology
Exam Review Questions and Answers
Latest Update Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of antipsychotic medications?
A) To cure schizophrenia
B) To induce sleep
✔✔C) To manage symptoms of psychotic disorders
D) To enhance cognitive function
Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by antidepressant medications?
A) Acetylcholine
B) Dopamine
✔✔C) Serotonin
D) Histamine
What is a common side effect of benzodiazepines?
✔✔A) Drowsiness
B) Increased energy
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,C) Weight loss
D) Hallucinations
Why should lithium levels be monitored in patients taking lithium carbonate?
A) To check for kidney damage
B) To ensure the medication is effective
✔✔C) To prevent toxicity
D) To increase dosage as needed
Which type of medication is commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder?
A) SSRIs
✔✔B) Mood stabilizers
C) Antihistamines
D) Beta-blockers
What should be avoided when taking MAOIs?
✔✔A) Tyramine-rich foods
B) High-protein diets
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,C) Citrus fruits
D) Low-fat dairy
Which class of medication is most commonly used to treat generalized anxiety disorder?
A) Antipsychotics
✔✔B) SSRIs
C) Stimulants
D) Antihistamines
What is the primary function of an SSRI?
✔✔A) Increase serotonin levels in the brain
B) Block dopamine receptors
C) Reduce histamine responses
D) Enhance norepinephrine function
What is a serious risk associated with antipsychotic medications?
A) Insomnia
✔✔B) Tardive dyskinesia
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, C) Hyperactivity
D) Increased blood pressure
Which medication is a first-line treatment for ADHD?
A) Risperidone
✔✔B) Methylphenidate
C) Haloperidol
D) Lithium
Why should patients on benzodiazepines avoid alcohol?
A) It reduces the effectiveness of the medication
B) It increases metabolism of the drug
✔✔C) It can cause severe respiratory depression
D) It leads to excessive energy
Which medication is commonly used to treat opioid dependence?
✔✔A) Methadone
B) Haloperidol
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Exam Review Questions and Answers
Latest Update Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of antipsychotic medications?
A) To cure schizophrenia
B) To induce sleep
✔✔C) To manage symptoms of psychotic disorders
D) To enhance cognitive function
Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by antidepressant medications?
A) Acetylcholine
B) Dopamine
✔✔C) Serotonin
D) Histamine
What is a common side effect of benzodiazepines?
✔✔A) Drowsiness
B) Increased energy
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,C) Weight loss
D) Hallucinations
Why should lithium levels be monitored in patients taking lithium carbonate?
A) To check for kidney damage
B) To ensure the medication is effective
✔✔C) To prevent toxicity
D) To increase dosage as needed
Which type of medication is commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder?
A) SSRIs
✔✔B) Mood stabilizers
C) Antihistamines
D) Beta-blockers
What should be avoided when taking MAOIs?
✔✔A) Tyramine-rich foods
B) High-protein diets
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,C) Citrus fruits
D) Low-fat dairy
Which class of medication is most commonly used to treat generalized anxiety disorder?
A) Antipsychotics
✔✔B) SSRIs
C) Stimulants
D) Antihistamines
What is the primary function of an SSRI?
✔✔A) Increase serotonin levels in the brain
B) Block dopamine receptors
C) Reduce histamine responses
D) Enhance norepinephrine function
What is a serious risk associated with antipsychotic medications?
A) Insomnia
✔✔B) Tardive dyskinesia
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, C) Hyperactivity
D) Increased blood pressure
Which medication is a first-line treatment for ADHD?
A) Risperidone
✔✔B) Methylphenidate
C) Haloperidol
D) Lithium
Why should patients on benzodiazepines avoid alcohol?
A) It reduces the effectiveness of the medication
B) It increases metabolism of the drug
✔✔C) It can cause severe respiratory depression
D) It leads to excessive energy
Which medication is commonly used to treat opioid dependence?
✔✔A) Methadone
B) Haloperidol
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